Lead Game Designer

Placements24; Durban; Híbrido; ZAR 1.100.000 - 1.400.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote work

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Growth opportunities

Bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a Lead Game Designer to guide the design vision for exciting new titles. This fully remote role lets you shape gameplay from home, leading a distributed team toward a cohesive player experience.

You will define core mechanics, systems, and progression, mentor designers, and collaborate with art, programming and production teams to ensure design integrity across the development cycle.

Formación

• 8+ years in game design with leadership experience.
• Proven track record shipping titles across platforms.
• Strong knowledge of mechanics, systems, level design, and player psychology.
• Proficiency with Unity or Unreal and design documentation tools.

Responsabilidades

• Define and champion core game design vision, mechanics, and systems.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a remote team of game designers.
• Collaborate with art, programming, and production to maintain design integrity.
• Design and document detailed game systems, progression, levels, and narrative elements.
• Iterate on designs using playtests, market research, and team feedback.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Game design

Systems design

Level design

Remote leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Herramientas

Unity

Unreal Engine

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and strategic Lead Game Designer to guide the design vision for exciting new game titles. This fully remote position allows you to shape compelling gameplay experiences from your home base. You will be responsible for leading a team of talented designers, fostering innovation, and ensuring the successful execution of game mechanics, systems, and player progression. This role is perfect for an experienced designer who thrives on building engaging worlds and systems, and who excels at motivating and guiding a distributed creative team to achieve a cohesive and exceptional player experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and champion the core game design vision, mechanics, and systems for upcoming projects.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a remote team of game designers, providing constructive feedback and direction.
• Collaborate closely with art, programming, and production teams to ensure design integrity throughout the development cycle.
• Design and document detailed game systems, player progression, level layouts, and narrative elements.
• Iterate on game designs based on playtesting feedback, market research, and team input.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in game design, with a significant portion in a leadership or senior role.
• Proven track record of designing and shipping successful titles across various platforms.
• Deep understanding of game mechanics, systems design, level design, and player psychology.
• Proficiency with game design tools and engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine) and documentation software.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills for effective remote team management.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary and a performance-based bonus structure.
• Fully remote work environment, allowing for global talent acquisition and flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous opportunities for professional growth, including access to training and industry events.
• The chance to make a significant impact on innovative and ambitious game projects from Durban , wherever you are.